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OPTIONAL SETTING

V-chip

V-chip reads the ratings for programs, then denies access to the programs
which exceed the rating level you set. With this function, you can block
certain programming inappropriate for children.
1Press [SETUP] to display the main menu.
2Use [Cursor K /L] to select “V-CHIP SETUP“, then press
[ENTER].
e.g.) digital TV mode
or
- TV SETUP -
PICTURE
CHANNEL SETUP
V-CHIP SETUP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
BACK LIGHT [BRIGHT]
COLOR TEMP. [NORMAL]
DTV CC
3Use [the Number buttons] to enter the 4-digit
numbers for your password.
PASSWORD
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• When you have not set up your password, enter 0000.
• When the password is correct, the following
“V-CHIP SETUP” menu is displayed.
See the following description for setting each item.
e.g.) digital TV mode
A... “A. TV Rating” D page 22
B... “B. MPAA Rating”D page 23
C... “C. Change Password”
D page 24
- V - CHIP SETUP -
TV RATING
MPAA RATING
DOWNLOADABLE RATING
CHANGE PASSWORD
A
B
C
Note:
• “DOWNLOADABLE RATING“ will be available when the unit
receives a digital broadcast using the new rating system.
• When you select a rating and set it to “BLOCK”, the higher
ratings will be blocked automatically. The lower ratings will
be available for viewing.
• When you set the highest rating to “VIEW”, all ratings turn
to “VIEW” automatically.
• If the “PROTECTED PROGRAM” message appears during
your TV viewing, change to a channel that is not blocked.
Then, you can access “V-CHIP SETUP” menu and change the
setting to allow all TV viewing.
• To block any inappropriate programming, set your limits in
both “TV RATING” and “MPAA RATING”.
• The V-chip setting will be retained after a power failure
(except the access code reverts to 0000).
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A. TV Rating

A. TV Rating

4Use [Cursor K /L] to select “TV RATING”, then press
[ENTER].
e.g.) digital TV mode
or
- V - CHIP SETUP -
TV RATING
MPAA RATING
DOWNLOADABLE RATING
CHANGE PASSWORD
5Use [Cursor K /L ] to select the desired rating, then
press [ENTER] repeatedly to switch between “VIEW”
and “BLOCK”.
or
TV-Y [VIEW]
TV-Y7 ( ) [VIEW]
TV-G [VIEW]
TV-PG ( ) [VIEW]
TV-14 ( ) [VIEW]
TV-MA ( ) [VIEW]
Rating Category
TV-Y Appropriate for all children lower
TV-Y7 Appropriate for all children 7 and
older
TV-G General audience
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested
TV-14
Unsuitable for children under 14
TV-MA Mature audience only higher